
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Cape Carteret, a city in North Carolina, United States in North America. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Cape Carteret — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Cape Carteret | |
| District / County | Carteret County | |
| State | North Carolina | |
| Country | United States | |
| Continent | North America | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 2,066 | |
| Area | 6.93 km² (2.68 sq mi) | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | Populated Place | |
| Population Rank in North Carolina | #323 of 592 cities with population data | |
| Currency | ||
| Name | United States Dollar | |
| Code ISO-4217 | USD | |
| Symbol | $ | |
| Dialing Code | ||
| Country Calling Code | +1 | |
| International Exit Prefix | 011 | |
| Internet Top-Level Domain (TLD) | ||
| Domain | .us | |
| Elevation | ||
| In Meter | 5 | |
| In Feet | 16 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 34.69 | |
| Longitude | -77.06 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 34.692° N 77.063° W | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 34° 41' 30" N 77° 3' 47" W | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 34° 41.49' N 77° 3.78' W | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to North Carolina Capital | 187 km Northwest of Raleigh | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Cooper’s Town, Bahamas (871 km) | |
| Time Zone | ||
| UTC Offset | -10:00 to -05:00 | |
| Daylight Saving Time (DST) | -10:00 to -04:00 | |
| Sun Times Today | ||
| Sunrise | 🔥 03:26 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 04:58 PM | |
| Day Length | 13h 31m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | America/New_York | |
| Founded / Incorporated | 1959-01-01 |
Cape Carteret is a city situated in North Carolina, United States, within North America. It falls under Carteret County, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Cape Carteret as a Populated Place. Retailers, logistics planners and site-selection teams pull city-level records like this one for market research, distribution mapping and strategic decision-making. › See every city in North Carolina
The latitude and longitude of Cape Carteret pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 5 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Cape Carteret on the map
Cape Carteret runs on UTC -10:00 to -05:00, shifting to -10:00 to -04:00 during Daylight Saving Time. Matching this offset is useful when booking calls, scheduling deliveries or coordinating remote teams with partners in other regions. › Compare time zones across countries
Payments and pricing in Cape Carteret run on United States Dollar (USD), shown with the symbol $. Keep this on hand for budgeting a trip, invoicing local partners or tracking exchange-rate exposure. › Cape Carteret exchange rates
To ring a number in Cape Carteret from outside United States, dial +1 ahead of the local number. Call centers, VoIP providers and remote-support desks use this prefix to route traffic correctly into Cape Carteret and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Cape Carteret ranks #323 of 592 cities in North Carolina. It lies about 187 km Northwest of Raleigh, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the North Carolina market. › Cities near Cape Carteret
Cape Carteret has a recorded population of approximately 2,066 people. That places it #323 of 592 cities with population data in North Carolina. Browse more cities in North Carolina for comparison.
Cape Carteret spans approximately 6.93 square kilometers (2.68 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.
Cape Carteret sits within Carteret County, is part of North Carolina in United States. It is classified as a Populated Place.
Cape Carteret keeps UTC -10:00 to -05:00, moving to -10:00 to -04:00 during Daylight Saving Time. Today the sun rises around 03:26 AM and sets around 04:58 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Cape Carteret price in United States dollar (USD), written with the symbol $. Check live rates on our Cape Carteret currency page.
Cape Carteret is about 187 km Northwest of Raleigh, the capital of North Carolina. See cities near Cape Carteret for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Cape Carteret lands you closest to Cooper’s Town, Bahamas, about 871 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Cape Carteret sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.